Nikolai village will use GAP funding to address priority environmental concerns in the community

Environmental staff will focus on technical training and building management capacity, with the goal of achieving programmatic growth to maintain meaningful participation in EPA programs. Key areas of focus include building administrative capacities through staff training, establishing baseline environmental conditions, and establishing collaborative environmental relationships with other native alaskan tribes in the upper kuskokwim region.activities:activities performed under the grant will focus on technical training to build administrative and environmental skills relevant to the tribe's priorities. A key element of this program involves building a path towards increased collaboration with multiple tribal environmental programs and agencies, ultimately enhancing meaningful participation in EPA programs. Finally, community outreach and education will be instrumental to identifying environmental priorities. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:anticipated deliverables from nikolai village will include quarterly progress reports to EPA, outlining progress towards environmental results in priority areas. In addition, trip reports will outline technical capacities gained from attending relevant trainings and conferences. Finally, community outreach and education will be instrumental to achieving environmental results, and inform solid waste program planning. Direct beneficiaries of this grant are members of the tribe.